Monthly Archives: March 2009

If Pat Brown needs any advice this spring, he won’t have to go very far to glean a tip from one of Rutgers’ most productive players in recent seasons. All Brown needs to do is call Tiquan Underwood, and his … Continue reading →

Rutgers coach Greg Schiano isn’t satisfied with a tight end position that graduates part-time starter Kevin Brock and features converted wideout Shamar Graves as its only experienced player. Asked on Thursday if he has concerns, Schiano said, “”A lot,” before … Continue reading →

Rutgers still has to beat Purdue on Sunday night in order to match last year’s run in the NCAA women’s basketball tournament. And then it has to win again next Tuesday night to even approach the run it made to … Continue reading →

PISCATAWAY — Asked what he’s looking for in the wide receiver competition, Rutgers football coach Greg Schiano said he wants to see “”guys establish themselves as viable players.” Tuesday’s practice hardly met that goal. There were drops. There were missed … Continue reading →

There’s a reason why NFL scouts flocked in droves to Rutgers for its football pro day, according to one of the top combine preparers. “”The Rutgers guys, the guys that get into the NFL, they stick,” says Brian Martin, CEO … Continue reading →

PISCATAWAY — Heather Zurich’s reverse layup was emphatically turned back the other way, one of the few lowlights in a first-half full of highs for the Rutgers women’s basketball team. But before the ball had a chance to bounce Kia … Continue reading →

It is late March, and around here that usually means one thing. The Rutgers University women’s basketball team is in the NCAA Tournament, and coach C. Vivian Stringer has them playing at a high level. That was the … Continue reading →

PISCATAWAY — As one of the foremost NFL Draft experts in the business, Mike Mayock’s schedule is quite busy these days. But NFL.com’s lead draft analyst wasn’t about to miss the Rutgers Football Pro Day on Monday. “This is a … Continue reading →

The improbability of this Rutgers team advancing to the Sweet Sixteen was not lost on coach C. Vivian Stringer on Sunday. Her Scarlet Knights (20-12) had just finished practice on their home floor, in preparation for Monday’s second-round game in … Continue reading →

At halftime of the Rutgers-VCU game Saturday afternoon, Rutgers junior Epiphanny Prince had missed seven of her nine shots. By the end of the game she was 9 of 20 for 26 points, added 11 rebounds, four steals and just … Continue reading →

This past Sunday marked the fourth annual Roman's Soldiers Showcase at the Indoor Sports Pavilion in Randolph. The event, which has become March tradition in New Jersey, is hosted and directed by former NFL offensive lineman and current NFL Director of Youth & High School Football Roman Oben.

PISCATAWAY, N.J. -- Kevin Wilkins came a long way from the guy that arrived late to Rutgers last spring. The near 300-pound nose tackle finds himself solidly in a defensive line rotation for spring camp, and discussed his role and progress with Scout during the first week of practice.

Jon Pollock and Friend Trey Sneed are Heading to Rutgers for a Visit. Is a Sneed Commit imminent? Coming home to the banks with @TreySneedFL #CHOPNation #BacktoRutgers pic.twitter.com/e6ShJ6Brzq— The Hit Man (@kingpollock) April 2, 2015 Rutgers chief Florida recruiter, linebacker commit Jonathan Pollock, is headed back to the Banks, with his friend, RB prospect Trey […]

Robert Barchi speaks, and it's GOOD NEWS Today, Keith Sargeant* and Ryan Dunleavy* broke a story that would be better off appearing on Christmas instead of April 1st. *Click on the links for the full reads. Totally worth it. Robert Barchi said that Rutgers is very close to completing a plan for a major facilities upgrade. The first phase […]

Kiy Hester has transferred more than once in his high school and collegiate football career, but as he starts spring practice with the Scarlet Knights, he’s showing his loyalty in a permanent way (NJ.com, April 2). The inside of Hester’s forearm is inked with a Rutgers’ scarlet “Block R” logo and a No. 2 for […]

Rutgers quarterback Chris Laviano played in five games last season as the backup quarterback, but with Gary Nova looking for his spot in the NFL, the starting job is up for grabs this season (NJ.com, March 31). Laviano will compete with Hayden Rettig and Giovanni Rescigno for the starting spot, but he said he thinks he […]

About the Author

Jerry CarinoJerry Carino has covered sports for the Gannett New Jersey newspapers since 1996 and has been on the college basketball beat since 2003. A native of Old Bridge, he also teaches journalism at Kean University.E-mail Jerry

Josh NewmanJosh Newman has worked for the Press since September 2004 and began covering Shore Conference sports full time in September 2006. He is a 2004 graduate of Springfield College with a degree in communications/sports journalism.E-mail Josh

Ryan DunleavyRyan Dunleavy has covered Rutgers athletics for more than a decade, dating back to his days as a student at his alma mater. He became New Jersey Press Media’s Rutgers women’s basketball beat writer in 2009 and Rutgers football beat writer in 2013. Since joining the staff in 2004, the Morris County native also has covered the NFL, MLB, NBA, the Somerset Patriots and high school sports.E-mail Ryan